An Evolving Identity: Self-Reflection On The Image Of Nursing

Also, these study supports the effectiveness of “concept mapping” in the improvement of both cognitive critical thinking, skill and habits of mind. So finally, “clinical concept mapping” is a valuable strategy for improvement of clinical thinking of nursing

Patient’s who had exposed to encouragement from nurses to actively participate in decision making, felt they were given the rights, and their voice was heard. The concept of patient empowerment in nursing is important as nurses are responsible in planning for discharge preparations for patient (Weiss et al. 2007). Nurses got to ensure that patients have the required knowledge and skills before discharge (Collins, 2014). Wagner et al.

The impact of evidence based practice (EBV) has reflected across the nursing practice, education and science. I have been able to acquire a better knowledge of how research relates to nursing practice, and how findings could be used to transform the field of nursing. As a nurse, I have been able to recognize shortcomings with element of practice, process and procedures. However, I lack a strong ability to create a strategy for change. From this class, I have been able to know the constituents of an evidence based project including a PICOT question.

The theoretic benefit was to increase knowledge and reference in nursing science, especially nurse’s interpersonal relationship with high level perioperative patient’s uncertainty and become a source of reference for nurse’s guidance in improving interpersonal relationship. The practical benefit was to provide input for institutions to acknowledge the influence of nurse’s interpersonal relationship, so it can be used as information in order to manage / reduce the level of uncertainty in perioperative patient’s family through good personal relationship between nurse and

In addition to giving attention, from the patient’s perspective moderation is key. Patients do not want a dominate nor do they want a passive doctor. Most patients want a doctor that is a happy medium. A doctor that is too dominate can be perceived as aggressive and dismissive. Whereas a doctor that is too passive, this can be perceived as unknowledgeable.

Introduction The course NURS 4102 Coordinating Nursing Practice offers a chance for me to learn how to corporate and apply nursing theories and knowledge learnt into real nursing practice. A variety of useful and practical knowledge for nursing practice were delivered by different lecturers and guest speakers. For example the leadership and management skills, theories and application in nursing and also resource, risk and crisis management in daily nursing practice. These knowledge prepared professional development for my future career as being a competent nurse.

It is important that all healthcare professionals value and support their peers who have the courage to stand up and speak out against unethical behavior even when others are silent or differ in opinion. Ethical dilemmas in practice arise when one feels drawn both to do and not to do the same thing.

Introduction Proper leadership style is most important to be used effectively in nursing practice because it will enable the nurse to develop her skills and provide best quality of care and safe surroundings for the patient to achieve a positive outcome. It’s also could be seen in staff performance at work because they will reflect their satisfaction with their good performance at work. In this assignment I’m going first, to compare between democratic theory and laissez- faire theory. Then, discus similarity between two theories and differences. After that, negative points and deficiencies for each style.

The nurse must be able to discuss appropriate coping strategies with her patient and provide information in regards to their correct usage. In patients whose body reality has been altered coping strategies have been shown to be extremely effective in relieving immediate stress. (Niven, 2006) The importance of social supports should not be undermined, as active social support can provide an environment which is conducive to the integration of the patient’s new body image in society. The nurse should promote communication with both family and friends, social supports such as these can encourage the patient to view their new body reality in a positive ways.

It is a means of empowering health practitioner and the patient. It is necessary to find out the conditions of nurses and work they perform in a culturally safe way. Like many other subjects in nursing, cultural safety is important to learn from the people of different backgrounds, values, beliefs and experiences to work in a culturally safe way. (nursing review) As need of health care is over growing, it is better to provide health services caring with patient’s values, listening to them with due respecting their